By Katy Savage Stephen Frankel has a Chinese proverb he lives by: “Man who sells oranges will always tell you his is the sweetest. Taste them and decide for yourself.” Frankel, a martial arts teacher, heard the proverb from his […]
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Parking reservations at Killington open Thursday
The resort outlines advanced parking reservation system used to limit crowds this season Staff report The ski season is right around the corner, with Killington Resort aiming to open next Saturday, Nov. 14 along with Mount Snow, the first two […]
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Quechee Gorge bridge project to begin in early 2021
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is advancing the final plans for the Quechee Gorge Bridge Project. It is scheduled to go to bid for contractors in the coming weeks. After much discussion, the AOT has decided that the project […]
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Poultney Chamber names Dan Williams citizen of the year
The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen T. Daniel Williams as its citizen of the year for 2020-2021. The award is given each year to a Poultney area citizen who has “contributed to the betterment of the Poultney community, […]
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Sheriff and VSP seek fugitive in Bridgewater
On Oct. 27 at 8 a.m., a Windsor County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle for an infraction on U.S. Route 4 in Bridgewater. During the stop, Brandon Curtis Adkins, 32, gave a false name to the deputy, before exiting the […]
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Bridgewater receives $789,000 in USDA grants
USDA RD has invested $891M to modernize and upgrade rural water and wastewater infrastructure across 43 states. This includes $789,000 in loans and grants to Bridgewater to replace and upgrade aging components of the town’s wastewater treatment facility and collection […]
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Road construction report for the week of Nov. 2
Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-89 Sharon – Bethel – A resurfacing project is wrapping up in both the Northbound […]
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Trinity Episcopal Church steps toward socks this giving season
Trinity Episcopal Church is taking steps towards connecting beyond the currently closed doors of the church to meet a basic need in the community. Members of the church are aiming to stretch this community’s potential in meeting the daily necessity […]
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Gift a tree in with the Rotary Club of Rutland
The Rotary Club of Rutland has generously supported local non-profits and community partners for over 100 years. Selling Christmas trees for over 60 years has been the club’s largest community engagement and fundraiser. This year, due to Covid-19, many families […]
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Killington Rec soccer season is complete
By Sarah Newell The Killington Rec fall soccer program wrapped up the weekend of Oct. 24 after a successful season. The grade 3/4 team and the two grade 5/6 teams had winning records in their Rutland league. The Little Squirts […]